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Ford awards TomTom global traffic service deal for next-gen SYNC tech

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All-new SYNC 4 is standard on the new truck, which arrives this fall, helping keep owners connected and make their days more productive with more natural voice control available as well as real-time mapping and customizable information on demand. The new F-150 represents Ford’s next big step in bringing connected vehicles to customers.

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REE begins trials of electric P7 modular platform for delivery fleets; Classes 3-5

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On the path to production, last year REE nominated key suppliers American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) to supply high-performance electric drive units and Brembo to co-develop and supply the braking system. Prototypes were delivered at the end of 2021; full production is planned for 2024.

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Volkswagen unveils MEB-based I.D. CROZZ electric crossover concept in Shanghai; production in 2020

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Production will start in 2020. The digital hub is formed by the electrically adjustable and retractable multifunction steering wheel, an Active Info Display, an electronic rear-view mirror (e-Mirror), the augmented reality head-up display, and a door panel. The interior space is generously proportioned and provides a true “Open Space”.

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Toyota Technical Center opens Silicon Valley office

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TTC will co-locate with the Toyota Info Technology Center (ITC) in its Mountain View, Calif., office leveraging complimentary knowledge and skills to implement new product applications and technological advancement to its vehicles.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

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inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. Digital Golf: Active Info Display, gesture control and online services. The Golf’s Active Info Display is a fully digital instrument cluster with numerous interactive functions. With its 9.2-inch

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Nissan wins top award at CEATEC Japan 2013 for autonomous driving technology

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The award honors the best among the technologies, products and services exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2013. SONY Corporation / SONY Marketing Corporation: Info-Eye. Other CEATEC Innovation Award winners this year were: Home Entertainment. Toshiba Corporation: REGZA TimeOn service. Electronic Components. Computing and Networking.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5

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